Our Top Picks with Under 30,000 Likes
Today . . . Everyone Gets Heard
Social media is leveling the playing field for the ‘Average Joe.’
This is a very good thing.
Everyone gets a shot.
Everyone gets heard.
Level playing fields keep Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Air Medical safer – no doubt about it. You no longer have to wait for anything to get better. You no longer have to pitch your ideas to ‘the man’ and hope you’ve earned enough brownie points to have him listen. Right now, at this very moment, you are empowered to make things better on your own.
If you have a point of view on anything, you can share it on social media. Within minutes, hundreds, or even thousands of people will hear your idea. The challenge is finding the right information at the right time.
The challenge is finding information that helps you move toward your goals.
How to Sort Through The Fire Hose Blast of Information
So how do you sort through all the EMS facebook pages and find the good ones?
If you’re like us, and most other Emergency Medical Services, you look for shortcuts to make your job easier.
This article is a shortcut.
This article is the Flight Safety Net list of 17 facebook pages (with under 30,000 likes) we believe add value to EMS. We have personally found pearls of wisdom, humor and awe in all of the pages listed below.
Here is the Flight Safety Net List
Current number of Likes: 13,050
Self-description: Female Firefighters and EMS do not get the recognition they deserve…
911 Dispatchers: Breaking the Silence
Current number of Likes: 11,896
Self-description: A place for the dispatchers and others who are the unseen that suffer from PTSD or other stress related job issues.
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Current number of Likes: 6,415
Self-description: Represents the professional interests of all EMS practitioners.
EMS: Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love
Current number of Likes: 11,718
Self-description: This is a page for people in EMS, be it EMT, Medic, Firefighter, PD or other…
Current number of Likes: 9,622
Self-description: Aussie paramedics representing Australia.
Current number of Likes: 6,159
Self-description: Bumper sticker campaign to save lives by encouraging people not to Text and Drive.
Current number of Likes: 10,140
Self-description: We are all about EMS, Paramedics, EMT’s, Firefighters and First Responders.
Current number of Likes: 29,516
Self-description: EMT & Paramedic NREMT Test Prep and Practice Tests Online!
Boswell Emergency Medical Education Technology
Current number of Likes: 3,841
Self-description: B.E.M.E.T. strives to provide high quality continuing education, networking and information for members of ER, EMS…
National Association of Air Medical Communication Specialists
Current number of Likes: 859
Self-description: Our mission is to provide education and representation of Air Medical Communications Specialists…
Current number of Likes: 4,344
Self-description: Connecting, Encouraging and Supporting Women in Emergency. . .
Current number of Likes: 10,432
Self description: You can now own your favorite Kim Fitzsimmons artwork – Posters are available.
Survivor’s Network for Air & Surface Medical Transport
Current number of Likes: 3,576
Self description: Provide support, education, & resources to medical transport organizations and their families.
Current number of Likes: 2,250
Self description: Official Website of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad . . .
Current number of Likes: 30,943
Self-description:This page is to help connect people in the EMS and Fire communities.
Current number of Likes: 3,306
Self-description: From Helicopters to Fixed Wing Aircraft . . .
International Association of Flight and CCP
Current number of Likes: 1,703
Self-description: The IAFCCP provides advocacy, leadership. . .
How Do You Know This List is Right For You?
How do you know if our list is right for you?
Easy. Try it out.
But keep in mind the idea is to save time and use our list as a shortcut. If you get to a page that’s just not working for you, take it off your list. If you find a page that rocks your world, of course, add it to your Likes list.
Who Did We Miss?
Do you have a favorite facebook page that’s not listed here? Tell us in the comment section below. Our team will take a look at all recommendations –maybe your favorite page will make our next list.
34 replies to "17 Must See facebook Pages for Future Flight Crew"
And beyond these great websites, just remember the simple joy of flying. Here’s some inspiration:
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/flying
John,
How right you are! Few things beat the joy of flying.
Thank you for sharing the inspiration.
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EmCrit, Dr. Smith’s EKG blog, Learning Radiology…
David,
I checked out the pages you recommended. Very nice! Thank you.
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Check out Distancecme.com
Scott,
Thank you. We’ll look forward to checking out your site.
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Thanks so much for the mention! We are proud to be on the list! Flight Safety Net is so very useful to so many in the EMS community. Thank you for all you do!
You’re very welcome! Keep up the great work.
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Thank you Very much for including us in your Top 17! It is an Honor to be amongst such a fantastic Group of Professionals!
Thank you for all that you do and for the sacrifices you and your families make for the safety and care of the public.
Dannie,
You’re very welcome! Keep up the great work at Rescue Chic – both the facebook page and website.
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Troy–thank you so much for including the Survivors Network on your list! We have sure appreciated your encouragement & support over the past few years! Thanks for all of the great work you do!
Krista,
Thank you! At Flight Safety Network we say this all the time, but I still can’t help but think it again when I hear from you and your group. “The best part of EMS and Air Medical is the people.” Your work at http://survivors-network.org and https://www.facebook.com/survivornetwork is superb. Please keep it up.
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You’re very welcome! Keep up the great work on your page.
Thank you so much for having us as a part of this! It’s greatly appreciated!!
https://m.facebook.com/911Dispatchers.BreakingtheSilence
Elaina,
You’re very welcome. Keep up the great work at 911Dispatchers: BreakingtheSilence. We greatly appreciate all dispatchers and flight communication specialists and all the great work you do.
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Please view, like and share our Facebook page. Here you can see any upcoming courses at low reasonable prices, photos and cool updates. Thank you!
How about this one:
http://www.facebook.com/medrills
Kirk,
Thanks for the information.
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Did you guys know of this one? They constantly have material up there for review and seem to be a great company.
http://www.facebook.com/atecambulance
Chris,
This is the first time we’ve heard of this group. We’ll check it out!
Thanks for sharing.
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Air Evac is my favorite!
Thanks Jennifer!
One of my favorite pics is of Vanderbilt Lifeflight, the LZ is in White Bluff, TN.
James,
Thank you! You’ve definitely captured some great photos. We appreciate you sharing your pics with Flight Safety Network.
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https://www.facebook.com/worldhelicopteraccidents
Luis,
Thanks for sharing.
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http://www.medsouth1.com
Keith,
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate it!
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Stat flight ..gainsville,florida
Benjamin,
Thanks for sharing. Does Stat flight have a website URL you want to share?
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Rebecca Jane Ellison you need to read this article!
Shawn,
Thanks for sharing.
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check out these two
https://www.facebook.com/distancecme/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CriticalCareTransport/
Scott,
Thanks for sharing your links.
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